How to Pronounce "holiday"
word
/ˈhɑɫəˌdeɪ/
HAH-luh-day
/hˈɒlɪdˌeɪ/
HO-li-day
Definition
A holiday is a period when you do not work or go to school, often for rest or travel. It can also mean a special public or religious day when people celebrate and many businesses are closed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑɫəˌdeɪ/
British English
/hˈɒlɪdˌeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-luh-day
UK
HO-li-day
Listen in Context
We are going on holiday next week.
The school is closed for the holiday.
My favorite holiday is New Year's Day.
We usually go somewhere warm for our summer holiday.